Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

FrankC's Verity/Pass/ARC/Orbe/Shelter System
IP Address: 68.122.43.157	Last Update: May 22, 2008 at 10:57:09
Amplifier:	Pass X350.5
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research LS 25 Mk I w/ GNSC Reference mod + Amperex white label 7308
Speakers:	Verity Parsifal Encore w/ latest tweeter, platform, and jumper upgrades
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Mark Levinson #37/Sonic Frontier SFD2 MkII
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Orbe SE + SME V + Shelter 901 + ARC PH-3 SE (Amperex white label 7308s)
Other Source(s):	Technic Tape deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker:Synergistic Research Resolution REference X2 preamp-amp: Synergistic Designer Reference X2 XLR phono/phone-pre: Cardas Golden Reference/Graham IC-70 CD transport-DAC: I2Digital D60 BNC DAC-preamp: Synergistic Absolute Reference X2 XLR
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	2 Dedicated 20A powerlines, PS Audio PP300 w/MultiWave Upgrade, AudioPrism ACFX, BMI Whale Mk III PC, BMI Orca Mk II PC, Electraglide Reference Glide II PC, Marigo PC, Enhanced Chris VH powercords, Solid Tech Reference racks + amp stands
Tweaks:	DIY Rollerblocks, BDR cones under Parsifals, NOS tubes, shakti stones, bedini ultra clarifier II, Pro-Gold contact cleaners.
Room Size (LxWxH):	45'+/- x 45'+/- x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Furniture + DIY Room Lens with "FunNoodles" New dedicated listening room to be built by Fall 2009
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Anything and everthing from jazz to classical, to world music, rock, contemporary, to Chinese and Japanese. No hard rock or country. Mostly jazz and some classical these days.
System Goals/Comments:	When I close my eyes, it better sound like I am there (or they are playing in my living room).
System Strengths:	neutral, deep soundstage, transparent, focus, dynamic, sweet mids, great imaging & nuances especially at low level.
System Weaknesses:	The room...need a dedicated listening room.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Pro-98 51 inch rear projection
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX-V1, Maranze monoblock for Subwoofer, using Pass Aleph Os to drive the front channels.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Definitive C1, Paradigm Mini MkII, Acoustic Research M1, Unity Audio Signature Ones, Fosgate FS 200. Finally separate the video system from audio.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVP-S7700/ Pioneer CLD-79/JVC SVHS
Other HT Gear:	API Powerblock 1.
Comments on HT System:	Big mistake! Need some donation from everyone so I can build a dedicated HT room, so I don't have to compete with my wife for time in front of the system.....
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Golf, Japanese Animation, Photography, Art Collection, Travel/Real Estate Strategy Consultant. PICTURE coming soon.....